Important Competition Location Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances the James St. Armoury is not available to host our competitions for a undetermined amount of time. As a result we are moving the remainder of our amateur competitions for the year to the Scottish Rite in Hamilton (8 Queen St. S).
We are currently evaluating potential location changes for the Agnew-Harrison and Livingstone. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
January Recordings
Recordings from January's amateur contest are now live on our YouTube channel. If you'd like to see all public recordings, you can find a playlist here.
If you requested a private recording and did not receive an email, please reach out either through the chat or contact form. We will get back to you with your recording.
Learn Faster, Perform Better Workshop
On February 28th we will be hosting Dr. Molly Gebrian for a virtual workshop focusing on maximizing the value of your practice time so that you can play your best on competition day. Learn faster, perform better.
2026 Amateur Competition Registration
Amateur Competition registration for the 2026 Season is now live! Check out the Amateur Competitions page for details.
2026 Competition Dates
We have confirmed our dates for the 2026 season! Save the dates, more details to follow as events approach.
Amateur Competitions
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
Agnew-Harrison
April 11th
Livingstone
May 9th
Upcoming Events
Learn Faster, Perform Better Workshop
February 28 2026​
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March 14 2026​
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Amateur Competitions
January 17 2026
February 21 2026
March 21 2026
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Agnew-Harrison Invitational
April 11 2026
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Livingstone Invitational
May 9 2026
Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario
The PPBSO — the Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario — administers piping, drumming and pipe band contest at various highland games throughout Ontario. Several of these annual summer competitions have special designations, including the North American Championship, the Canadian Championship and the Ontario Championship.
The Niagara-Hamilton Branch is one of several local PPBSO branches throughout Ontario. We hold monthly meetings from October through April.
In addition to being a fun social gathering, our meetings provide opportunities to develop piping and drumming in our area.
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We hold annual Amateur Competitions for amateur pipers and drummers.
We also hold the Livingstone Invitational, Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational, support the George Sherriff Memorial Invitational and The Highland Gala.